Mariners Beat Rays 6-3 in Seattle on August 10, 2025

On August 10, 2025, the Seattle Mariners and Tampa Bay Rays squared off at T-Mobile Park. Both teams came in hungry, knowing this midseason clash could shape their playoff hopes.

The Mariners leaned on timely hitting, a steady start from the mound, and a bullpen that just wouldn’t budge. They pulled out a 6–3 win in front of a packed house. Seattle tightened its grip on the American League West, while Tampa Bay’s Wild Card chase hit another snag.

Mariners Strike Back After Early Rays Lead

Tampa Bay wasted no time. In the second inning, Randy Arozarena crushed a solo homer to left-center, putting the Rays up 1–0.

Arozarena’s flair for big moments showed up again. But Seattle didn’t wait long to answer.

Cal Raleigh Ignites Seattle’s Offense

Everything flipped in the bottom of the fourth. Cal Raleigh ripped a two-run homer, and the crowd went wild.

That blast sparked a three-run inning, mixing power with patience at the plate. Suddenly, Tampa Bay found itself chasing for the rest of the night.

Julio Rodríguez Shines Once Again

Julio Rodríguez kept doing his thing. He went 2-for-4, drove in a run, and swiped a base.

He’s become the heartbeat of this Mariners squad, always turning up the energy and coming through when it counts.

Balance Between Power and Speed

The Mariners kept Tampa Bay’s pitchers guessing. Raleigh’s home run power and Rodríguez’s speed put pressure on every pitch.

Seattle mixed extra-base hits with a running game that made life tough for the Rays.

Pitching Duels and Key Performances on the Mound

Logan Gilbert stepped up and delivered. He threw six solid innings, gave up three runs on six hits, and struck out seven.

Gilbert’s poise kept Tampa Bay from stringing together big innings.

Zach Eflin’s Tough Night

Tampa Bay starter Zach Eflin battled through 5⅓ innings and allowed five runs on eight hits. He kept things close early, but the Mariners’ fourth-inning rally tipped the scales.

After Eflin left, the Rays’ bullpen held things down, but the damage was already done.

Lockdown Relief Secures the Win

Once Gilbert finished, Seattle’s bullpen slammed the door. Andrés Muñoz came in firing, locked down the save, and the relievers didn’t allow another run.

Muñoz’s heat in the ninth sealed it, and the Mariners walked off with a statement win.

A Home Crowd to Remember

The crowd—37,434 fans—brought playoff vibes all night. The game zipped by in just 2 hours and 44 minutes.

From start to finish, the energy never let up, and Seattle’s fans went home happy.

Impact on the Standings

The Mariners’ win keeps them right in the thick of a wild AL West race. Every August victory just feels bigger, doesn’t it?

The Rays’ loss shows how razor-thin things are in the American League Wild Card chase. They’re still in the mix, but dropping games like this? It really cranks up the pressure for those upcoming division matchups.

• Final Score: Mariners 6, Rays 3
• Winning Pitcher: Logan Gilbert
• Losing Pitcher: Zach Eflin
• Save: Andrés Muñoz
• Attendance: 37,434
• Game Duration: 2:44

Seattle notched another statement win at home. Tampa Bay saw that even a strong start isn’t always enough against a tough opponent.

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Here is the source article for this story: MLB Gameday: Rays 3, Mariners 6 Final Score (08/10/2025)